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ISLAMABAD (DI NEWS) : Amid growing regional cooperation and geopolitical shifts, media leaders from Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) member states gath-ered for a high-level forum aimed at fostering deeper journalistic collaboration and shared narratives. At the opening session, Fu Hua, Director-General of China’s state-run Xinhua News Agency, urged media organizations across the SCO region to build unity through com-munication and work collectively toward inclusive development. Fu Hua highlighted the importance of establishing a common voice that accurately re-flects the achievements and aspirations of SCO member countries. “We must strive to speak a common language that captures the depth of our…

Ratings agency S&P Global raised Pakistan’s sovereign credit rating to ‘B-’ from ‘CCC+’ and placed it on a ‘stable’ outlook on Thursday, saying the country’s finances and reserves had been stabilised by International Monetary Fund (IMF) support. “The stable outlook reflects our expectations that continued economic recovery and government efforts to enhance revenue will stabilise fiscal and debt metrics,” S&P said in a statement on the move. “We also expect that sustained official financing will support Pakistan in meeting its external obligations, and that the country will continue to roll over its commercial credit lines over the next 12 months.”…

A Lahore court on Friday issued non-bailable arrest warrants for Senate opposition leader Shibli Faraz and issued summon orders for PTI founding chairman Imran Khan in a case linked to an alleged attack on Islamabad police personnel deployed outside the former’s Zaman Park residence. The case was registered at Lahore’s Race Course police station in 2023 against the former premier and other party leaders following clashes between the PTI supporters and police. The deposed prime minister, who was ousted from power via the opposition’s no-confidence motion in April 2022, has been facing a slew of charges ranging from corruption to…

Acclaimed actors Ahad Raza Mir and Maya Ali are set to share the screen for the first time in an upcoming drama. Both stars have earned widespread acclaim for their stellar performances—Maya Ali in dramas such as Diyar-e-Dil, Mann Mayal, Jo Bichar Gaye, and Suno Chanda, and Ahad Raza Mir in hits like Yakeen Ka Safar, Yeh Dil Mera, and Hum Tum. The drama is penned by celebrated writer Faiza Iftikhar, known for Ranjha Ranjha Kardi, and will be directed by Farooq Rind, the visionary behind Ishq Murshid, Pyar Ke Sadqay, and Besharam. This marks the first time the two…

Komal Meer has opened up about body-shaming, weight gain, and the persistent online rumours surrounding alleged plastic surgery. In an interview, Komal revealed she had long battled disordered eating and had always been underweight, even as critics within the industry body-shamed her. She disclosed: “I was repeatedly body-shamed by those within the entertainment industry: co-actors, directors, stylists.” She recalled being labelled a “stick” and “a hanger on clothes”, leading to persistent pressure to look more ‘appealing’ for the screen. Komal added: “I was told that I needed to gain weight to look more appealing on screen.” The breaking point came…

LAHORE : Director General of Inter-Services Public Relations (DG ISPR), Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, has emphasised that enemies will always face disappointment due to the unwavering national unity of Pakistan. The military spokesperson stated this during a meeting with representatives of various religions and youth during a special session held in Lahore. He added that Pakistan’s strength lies in interfaith harmony, which is a foundation of national power. The enemy will always fail in its malicious ambitions due to the unity and solidarity of the Pakistani nation. He stated that Pakistan is a peace-loving and progressive country. Lt Gen…

Torrential monsoon rains in Gilgit-Baltistan’s Diamer district have triggered deadly landslides and flash floods, leaving a trail of destruction across the region. Several lives have been lost, while the search continues for at least 25 missing tourists caught in the natural disaster. So far, more than 300 tourists have been rescued by emergency teams, despite harsh terrain, debris, and continuous rainfall hampering relief efforts. Authorities have declared several areas in Astore Valley and Thor as disaster zones due to the severity of the situation. According to official estimates, 20 to 25 people remain unaccounted for in the mountainous region. Search…

A series of coordinated attacks in Bannu district and North Waziristan have intensified security concerns in the region, with terrorists using advanced tactics including drone strikes, bombings, and targeted abductions. Security forces in Bannu came under attack from a quadcopter drone near the Nala Tochi bridge. The use of a drone in the assault marks a concerning escalation in the tactics used by militant groups operating in the region. Explosive Device Destroys Key Bridge in Haved Police Jurisdiction In a separate incident, militants planted and detonated an explosive device on the Janikhel-Bannu connecting bridge in the Haved police station area.…

Pakistan has strongly rejected the Israeli parliament’s recent claim of sovereignty over the occupied West Bank, calling it an illegal and provocative move. In a statement issued Wednesday, the Foreign Office said the Israeli action is a blatant violation of international law and a serious infringement of Palestinian rights. “The Israeli parliament’s illegal claim over the occupied West Bank is condemnable,” the spokesperson said. “It represents a continuous violation of international norms and the fundamental rights of the Palestinian people.” The statement warned that such unilateral and inflammatory steps undermine regional peace efforts and are part of a systematic strategy…

France intends to recognise a Palestinian state in September at the United Nations General Assembly, President Emmanuel Macron said on Thursday in hopes of bringing peace to the region, but the plan drew angry rebukes from Israel and the United States. Macron, who unveiled the decision on X, published a letter sent to Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas confirming France’s intention to press ahead with Palestinian recognition and work to convincing other partners to follow suit. “True to its historic commitment to a just and lasting peace in the Middle East, I have decided that France will recognise the state…